1/4 cup (2 oz, 1/2 stick) butter
1 finely grated zest of 2 large orang, es
20 greek olives (kalamata) pitted and, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, fine chopped
1 juice from 1 large orange (about 1/, 3 cup)
1 lots of freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add orange zest, olives, and
garlic,and cook for 1 minute. Add orange juice and pepper and cook
for another minute. Toss with hot pasta, add basil and parmesan
cheese, and toss again. Serve at once. Pass extra grated cheese and
the pepper mill for each person to add to taste. RECOMMENDED PASTA:
3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine. Serves 4.
Servings: 4 servings
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